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Aside from the topic of the title, it is good overall article about gluten. It is worth sharing with some who wants to know about eating gluten free.

What do you think about the article? Specifically, about weight loss/gain?

I am used to hearing people talk about losing weight when switching to a gluten free diet. This may be true as people go through the learning cure. People who switch 2 a gluten free diet typically cut almost everything out of their diet and have trouble finding things to eat.

I believe weight loss or weight gain has nothing to do with eating gluten free, but comes from the overall problem of this country… overeating.

Yes, gluten is found in most carbohydrate-rich foods, but it is not the root cause for gaining weight.

Once I figured out what contained gluten and what did not, I just went back to eating huge portions of gluten free things. I still craved fat and salt, like most people, and overate in those areas. I still gained weight. People will find a way around anything to satisfy a craving or continue doing what is normal to them… overeating. I could simply substitute corn for flour, and bingo! Overeating is the root cause. It is simple calories in vs. calories out, no matter the diet restrictions.

So you may lose weight in the beginning, but once you figure out the diet, you will be back to your old habits. Losing weight is a lifestyle change: cut portions and increase activity. Cutting portions as first can be hard, so start with filling yourself with low-carb and natural foods. Overeat on lettuce and vegetables. You’ll probably have to eat more often since you are used that full feeling and not having to eat until the next meal or two away.

OK, time to end my rant… I’m getting too much into weight loss and away from gluten… plus, I’m not the model or perfect health, but at least I admit it and think I understand why and how to fix it.